How to Wire Your Motorcycle - Revival Cycles' Tech Talk
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- THIS IS NOT A UNIVERSAL DIAGRAM IT IS FOR A CB350 AND IS INTENDED AS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW YOU CAN DRAW YOUR OWN. This video is for the discontinued m.unit V.2 and not compatible with the new m.Unit Blue or Basic. See our Tech Articles Page for a Universal Wiring Diagram. technicalarticles.revivalcycl...
In this edition of Revival Cycles' Tech Talk, Stefan brings our last few videos together by explaining the theory and practice of wiring your motorcycle. We list every part you need, help with wiring diagram planning and creation, and instill the confidence you need to complete your vintage electrical restoration.
Downloadable Checklist:
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Videos and parts referenced in this Tech Talk:
Motogadget m-Unit - revivalcycles.com/products/mo...
• Wiring the Motogadget ...
• Motogadget m-Unit V.2 ...
• How to destroy a Motog...
Antigravity Battery - revivalcycles.com/products/an...
• Antigravity Lithium Ba...
Motogadget m-Switch -revivalcycles.com/products/mo...
• Motogadget m-Switch - ...
Motogadget Motoscope Mini - revivalcycles.com/products/mo...
• Motoscope Mini - Reviv...
Starter Solenoid - revivalcycles.com/products/un...
• Starter Solenoid - Rev...
m-Lock - revivalcycles.com/products/mo...
• Motogadget m-Lock - Re...
Battery Cables - revivalcycles.com/products/di...
• Making Motorcycle Batt...
Cable Kit - revivalcycles.com/products/re...
• Deluxe Motorcycle Cabl...
Heat Shrink - revivalcycles.com/products/du...
• Heat Shrink - Revival ... - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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Finally someone who actually has demonstrated how to wire a bike in a standard non specific way,
I'm late to the game, but i just can't believe how much I just learned from watching this video, WHAT I just learned, nor how easy your method was to comprehend. I'm blown away and I am thankful.
Thanks gentleman!! This is a great video full of info and really explained!! Now I will have points of reference to rewire or fix electronic issues my 1982 Suzuki gs750e
Great video, thanks for taking the time to break this down. Wiring is intimidating, but you were able to explain it in a very easy to understand fashion, thank you.
You people that take the time and make the effort to help others truly are excellent Thanks heaps !
great explanation thanks for this video. my brother and I need to rewire his 1980 sportster. this helped me get a better understanding of the basics
Love your work......and all of your videos are so helpful .....I plan to rewire my KZ 750m1 over the winter .....I will be picking your brains if i run into any problems along the way ....you guys are an inspiration
one of the best videos about wiring, thank you
Thank you so much for taking the time to make videos like this to help many of us to bring our projects a life.
I still really confused about how to wire my 82 CX500 but is a great place to start.
Lmao I have a 1980 cx500 and it is hell wire wise
The cutoff for kickstand down and sensor of in gear. Gear selection indicator. Kill switch.
The m-unit really simplifies. Subscribed
Great video, as always! And just at the right time for my own work (XS650).
Maybe this falls under proprietary secret/art, but I would love to see Stefan walk through a few finished bikes and their harnesses, just to get some ideas on how to finish off the whole thing. There are so many diagrams and diagramming videos, but so few that show the result of all that work. You guys so clearly know your stuff it's a shame for it to be hidden, even under such beautiful bikes.
God bless you gentlemen and your black little hearts. I haven't done a wiring harness before, and my gator-clip rats nest of a CB750k was killing me.
Thank you! Just made my life feel a whole lot simpler rewiring my 73 XL175 THANKS!!!
Thank you Stefan. Yes, still a little daunting, but I took the first step and tore the harness off my CB 1000c. One by one, i'll replace it. Thanks for the guidance.
Man, awesome explanation....im re wiring a rebel at work and havent had to do a harness yet you just saved my life
Super helpful video! You get straight into it and it actually seems pretty simple.
Killer video.. I'm just about to start wiring my bike and this video will be a handy reference tool as I've got a Honda cb175.. keep up the awesome work
It's only going to be marginally helpful since this is for the m.Unit V.2. Check out the m.Unit Blue diagrams on our site. technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Just given me lots of confidence and knowledge, awesome video thanks!
Thank you for freely sharing your knowledge. Bless you!
Man your videos are the best, I can't believe I've never seen them, I got a lot of information that I needed, thanks and keep them coming
Thank you for this video. I'm about to make my own wiring for a 1952 Honda Dream, there is no stock wiring left on the bike, and no wiring diagrams available anywhere, so this helps put things in perspective.
Wiring motorcycles is simple.....it just takes patience, and after you do it a few times you get more efficient and better at it but videos like this take all the guess work out it.......love it😲
This is so helpful! Working on a completely new harness for my XR650L with some changes. Thanks!
So glad I found this video. Going to be a big help in building a Yamaha XS650 chopper.
Just nominated for a Nobel Peace prize ! Thanks for all the info.
Man.. or Men should I say ! thank you for the share, I follow your work and its so inspiring !
Dont worry about the board, you are explaning all this very clearly !!
Cheers to all the team
Mohamed Rachidi
Honda CG 125
Yamaha Fz1n
Beijing, China
Before seeing this, I used to think the electrics on the bike are a lot more complicated but this is so simple, I'm planning to get a M.unit installed on a VT600 this summer. Cheers
I have a 1983 CB650SC and its got the field effect exciter coil that I have been trouble shooting since I bought it. I shot gunned it and swapped out the VR/R and the stator coil since I took a shot and swapped the stator and it didn't fix the issue.. now I got a bad ground on the trunning signals when I swapped out three broken turn signal arms that support the lights.... This Video was very helpful in understanding the whole system. THANKS Dude you rock.....
Great video...that gauge in red put smile on my face....
That made so much sense. Thanks for a great, informative and extremely useful video.
Thank you Stefan. Basic and simplified with terrific graphic work!
Glad to hear it. Be sure and visit the Knowledge Base on our site for more in depth explanations on the m.Unit installation.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
You beard is your best credential when it comes to how much you know about motorcycles, i swear i see that beard and im like "yeah ill listen to what this guy has to say"
If only I had grown the beard before spending all that time earning a masters degree in mechanical engineering :) That would have been way easier and less expensive...hahaha.
@@RevivalCycles Not to worry. The education shows. So does personality for perfection and the hard work.
@@RevivalCycles Personally, being completely new to owning a motorcycle, this layout is everything I needed to know for the electronics on the motorcycle. The step by step process helped to declutter my brain and for a fresh start. Very useful video, thank you very much.
Jacob Kessler that’s great to hear. Be sure to visit the Tech Articles section of our website for even more in-depth wiring theory and diagrams.
This hurts my soul. Not saying I am an Electrician, mechanic or bike builder but I am mechanically inclined yet can't grow a proper beard to save my life.
Awesome job! Best wiring video I seen so far. I'm about to wire a custom bobber and this vid explains how and where to start!
Glad it helped. Be sure to visit the knowledge base on the site. This video is a great example of how to wire a bike but he's using a CB350 as an example. Your ignition and charging system will be different.technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us
Thanks for breaking it down step by step and also for sharing this helpful video💡👍
i have the motoscope mini and i want to installed by my self on a victory hummer hopefully i wont have problems you always have great videos
Excellent Thank You, This chap has a real good way of getting the message across, and this has helped me no end!!!!
Thanks a million. I've got a build video coming you guys helped a ton
Just came across your wiring video. Great job! Very easy to understand and they take a lot of mystery out of it. I am building my first bobber and I just stared a TH-cam channel documenting the build and need all the help I can get. Keep up the great work!
Glad it was helpful!
You just expanded my mind. This is awesome, keep'em coming
THIS is actually the clearest most straight forward version of the CB350 electrical version out there. I havent checked but if you guys have a wiring harness + installation video / combined with all the information here: it would finally be the ultimate defacto wiring video and save people so much time. Good stuff guys
We sell all the materials on our site and have extensive wiring guides with diagrams available on our website. www.revivalcycles.com
Awesome explanations...helps us a ton! Thanks a lot!
Excellent informative demonstration
Wow! It has already been said many times, but this video instilled me with some confidence that I thought I would never have. Granted, I have not placed the first wire so I still may blow some s**t up, but at least I am not scared to try now. LOL. Subscribed, downloaded the updated m-unit diagram and will be placing part orders for my 78 CB750 project in the coming months. THANKS!!
Don't forget to visit the Tech Articles page on our site for updated diagrams and a deeper dive into the new m.Unit Blue.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us?flash_digest=bf33ca67869adfb653afa59907fb21f107f6f689
Awesome video, thanks for this!
great tutorial
your videos are great and i can't believe i just wire my bike
thank you
This is incredibly helpful!!
Thanks for all the content you guys crank out!
thank you for this video I have been looking for someone to explain a bit better because I was not built to work on wiring just everything else and I have not found anything out there to explain like you.
Love this video! Thank you! 😍
Fantastic work!
Very valuable video tons of information in just shot film awesome! Thank you!
!gracias! Carnal (brother) Working on my old 71 super glide
You are a true blessing thanks again
Only thing that helped me with my motorcycle project! you are the best !!
Glad we could help!
Exactly what I needed! Thanks!
Perfect, just what I needed.
This is a GREAT VIDEO... Answered a lot of my questions. THANK. YOU!
Remember that this video uses a CB350 as an example. While many elements of this are universal your charging and ignition system wiring will not be the same.
Great video! Thanks!
I can't thank you enough for that information.
Yes thank you so very much for this awesome tutorial!!! You are heaven sent now its that time to start my wiring on my cafe. I'm a total noob and you made it very clear:))
Good luck!
Really enjoyable video, makes things a lot less daunting. I have subscribed, thanks.
Excellent Video!! Thank you!!
Thanks for the video brother!
Wow, great explanation
Great video! My boyfriend and i want to rewire his suzuki gt380, definitley useful!
i want a girlfriend like YOU ......sigh. wb
as much as i learned from this the most important thing i think you made me realize is how usefull a whiteboard would be in my garage
Yep. we use them all the time, most of the mechanics have whiteboard clipboards to keep track of both paper and quick notes and sketches.
Thank you for this fantastic video. I just bought my first bike over the weekend and I can't wait to get an M-unit Blue & most of the motogadgets. 1983 Honda CB550. Guy didn't want it because the wiring was "Too much" for him to deal with. (Melted wiring from the main fuse to what I assume is some kinda of a power distribution box and a silly amount of scotch locks...) I replaced most of those wiring issues the day after I got it and now it runs great. But, as a electrical/diagnostic automotive tech all I could think about was, "Man it would be fantastic if I could computerize this system somehow". Then BOOM some how your videos pop up on my TH-cam "Watch next"... So glad it happened. I am a HUGE fan of all of your videos and all these gadgets you're showing off. Keep it up!!! Showed your videos and the M-Unit off to a few of my buddies that "talked me into" getting a bike and now they all want an M-unit. Thank you.
Hold up.. With an M-unit I don't actually need an Ignition box!?!? Hah I guess that makes sense. I've never had a reason to study points or carbs.
With the m-Unit you do need to have some type of ignition system. It can be points, or TCI, or a full ECU. But the m-Unit does not control spark timing. The m-Unit only provides power to the ignition system, the actual spark control is usually the OEM system, or an aftermarket system designed for your specific motorcycle.
Hah. I kinda figured that out today... Once I looked at the wiring diagram and did my fist full in depth visual inspection of the wiring harness. I assume the M-Unit supply's power the... CDI..? Spark unit. Now that I got the bike running. I plan on getting at least an M-unit Blue and a starter solenoid from you guys as soon as I can.
With the m-Unit blue the ignition output supplies power to the ignition system (usually the coils and control box) BUT if you have a REAL CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) those are self contained in terms of power and timing, so typically you need to use a normally closed relay to ground the kill switch wire. Then use the Ignition output on the m-Unit to power the relay control coil so the contacts open, un-grounding the kill wire, and then the ignition will spark.
Fantastic info is right thanks again can't wait to start working with the motogadget stuff you guys have turned oh boy into yes boy and that's hard to fuckin do for this old fart
Holy crap, I'm new asf to wiring, and this video made it 100x easier to understand loool
Thanks! This information is most usefull! Cheers!
Good job. I got it and I know enough to be dangerous to my self! Thanks
This man is awesome .great knowledge emanates from that beard. I can't even connect an ignition switch correctly. but I'm working on it
Omg finally found a video that dumbed it down!. My 1981 suzuki gs1100E is a electrical nightmare. I have been looking at the Cymer wiring schematic...even blew it up but I'm getting lost in the wires lol. Got it running by putting power right to the cdi box and no headlight and rear running light 😬😮💨. That m box thing sounds amazing
Keep in mind this video uses a CB350 as an example, not to mention it's for the obsolete m.Unit V.2. We have installation and troubleshooting guides along with universal wiring diagrams in the knowledge base on our site. revivalcycles.com/blogs/technical-articles
@@RevivalCycles yeah I'm out of the loop with the bike tech. Those units are something down the road . To much for my budget anyway. But I'm terrible with electrical these videos are great I'm starting to understand the basics.
Fantastic job.
Excellent Job
This is amazing.
Good teachings sir please upload more sir thank you
thanks for the detailed video🤤
very good video thanks for sharing !!!
This is a perfect video for a new builder. Thanks for making it!
Educational thanks a bunch
New Sub!😃 thank you so much for the great info! Hello from Saskatchewan eh!
Thanks for the sub!
You are like the Bob Ross of wiring videos.
Thanks for making this so brain dead simple because I have to rewire my ‘93 Kawasaki 750 VN 49-A Vulcan that the previous owner butchered up and twisted wires together and taped them, no bullet connectors no soldering, and yet he said he’s a mechanic 😆
I just need to add the radiator sensor, fan and USB port. I will be going to the “Revival” website and check out what you guys have 👍😎👍
Be sure to check out the Technical Articles on the site, we've kept this video up because it's proven to be very popular but it's out of date and there is a more detailed.
Nice video, thanks 👍
Stefan good work ,Thanks for a good description of how power runs thru' in bikes. I am humbly requesting you to do a video of ranger 125cc or 150cc majorly showing clear connection for ignition sys how the switch powers off the bike and also how it powers it on, left and right signal connection include a flasher, high beam and low beam connection how you connect to their switches and the regulator connection from the stator
I don't think that's a model available here. Most carbureted bikes follow the same general theory. We have a lot of detailed guides on this project available in our Knowledgebase.
technicalarticles.revivalcycles.com/hc/en-us/categories/360000739551-Motogadget
great class..learn something..
You're the man
Thanks great video.
Great beard. Great explanation
Funny how this just popped up on my recommendation. I just spent the last 48 hours just trying to figure out fuses, wire gauge and whatnot just to add extra accessories on a bike I don't own yet.
Thank you!
Hey man i want to say thank you your video is great I have a problem with my r6 2005 every time I I turn the ignition on he temp display comes up as hi and when I move the bike back and forth the temp display comes to Lo and then the bike will start. I’m going to check the wiring. Thank you so much great work buddy. Keep up the great work from England. Thanks man
Assuming this bike is relatively un-modified, it is probably something simple, and its a good idea to start by looking for pinches, rubs, and breaks along the wire harness. This sounds like it could be a tricky issue to identify. You might also consider replacing the temp sensor, as those can wear out over time, and they are cheap and easy to replace.
Holly crap this video is good but I need my brains to wrap around it , it's very informative...my bike is standing still for a month due to electrical issue, no spark at the plugs, I wish to have knowledge like you, nice beard too👍
Thanks a lot and best regards!!!
Yes! Where was this a few months ago hahaha Awesome nonetheless!
Nice job
Glad I came across this. I was confusing the shit out of myself staring at the spaghetti wiring mess.. . I have a tw200 that I'm ripping everything off of and basically just keeping the headlight, tail light, brake light. No battery no safety switches no handlebar controls. As simple as I can get it and keep it somewhat "street-legal"
awesome!!
I have a story about wiring! First off I'm a friend of Sammy Parker at Revival, tonight his dad, Ron and I are building an old four speed HD transmission.
Story,: Back in 1972 when I was 19 II built up a 45 trike chopper. Raymond Smith from Choppers Fair drew up a simple wiring diagram which I followed - my first wiring job and it worked! One day I was riding down Houston's 610 loop and a wire melted into an exhaust pipe frying the whole harness (no fuse)! Dumbfounded I just stood there looking at it. This Mexican guy stopped in a van, didn't say a word and gave me a roll of electrician tape and half a joint and left. I finished the joint and then disconnected what was left of the harness. I then salvaged some wire, ran one hot wire from the battery to the coil and another to the points. Trike fired right up and over the next week I did a little better wiring job.
I've wired dozens of bikes since then, I solder every connection and use Molex terminals to simply unplug everything.for the roadside park rebuild.
-'lil stan
Thats a great reminder on why its important to consider routing and clearance...its never fun to get stuck on the side of the road, but sometimes its an opportunity to meet new friends. Its also a good reminder of why you should wire your own bike....cause when the smoke comes out you have a decent idea of how to get it to go again.
Thanks for the story, and now I'm off to make sure Sam has gotten his full ration of harassment for the week.
Thank you so much.
Such a great content sir. Thanks a lot! Can you teach us how to add flasher relay into the diagram?
The m.Unit already has a flasher relay integrated into it.
Shame the downloadable wiring diagram link doesn't work.
Update, great news, I found the PDF on your site.
I must say your site is excellent, thanks for the video.